From their early days in provincial government, leaders of ANP acted with diplomatic and political acumen, first releasing Sufi Mohammad and then supporting the moderate elements of the region.
Sejak awal, para pemimpin ANP bertindak secara diplomatis dan cendekia, ditandai dengan langkah pertama mereka yaitu membebaskan Sufi Mohammad dan memperjuangakan elemen moderat di wilayah tersebut.